The North Wind

After only one season, club baseball awarded NMU organization of the year

The Northern Michigan University club baseball was awarded the Organization of the Year award Thursday, April 18 at the Leadership Recognition Banquet. Senior captain Brandon Frazho received the award along with sophomores Drew Baden and Josh Schenning on the behalf of the team. “The club baseball team at Northern Michigan University was formed to create a competitive level of play for those students interested in playing baseball at the next level,” Frazho said. “We have successfully put together enough talent to be accepted into the National Club Baseball Association (NCBA) league in order to compete for a national club baseball championship.” The ’Cats ...

ASNMU prepares for summer projects

In ASNMU’s final meeting of the semester on Monday, April 22, summer plans were the primary topic of the assembly, as they prepare as much as possible before the fall semester. With a budget of $1,500 set aside to last them the entire summer, ASNMU is working on the preparations for Fall Fest as well as campus beautification projects. “For the new students coming in the fall, we would like to enhance the natural scenery such as the ‘Heart of Northern’ that we just saw disappear due to construction for the New Jamrich,” said ASNMU President Amber Lopota. “We have been informed ...

Organization keeps local music alive and well

It’s a notion that is perhaps all too familiar for those living and working in times of economic despondency: if you want to see something happen, sometimes you’ve got to do it yourself. When Marquette’s largest music venue, the Upfront and Company, closed last year, that very attitude drove senior graphic communication major Nick Erickson to create Flonk, a local organization dedicated to keeping local music alive and well. “A lot of musicians and music fans in town were upset that shows were going to be happening less,” Erickson said. Erickson and others from around town began searching for a solution to combat ...

Soccer hits the turf for spring: Winter weather does not slow down the varsity team

The winter snow overstayed its visit this year, cutting into what members of the women’s soccer team said was valuable spring tournament time. Junior defensive player Kaylagh Hollen said the team showed true potential in the one spring tournament they were able to participate in. “Spring season has showed us which underclassmen have stepped up into those leadership roles that need to be filled,” Hollen said. “We also have a little more depth at the keeper and defensive spots. Our defense is what wins games.” Due to weather cancellations, the ’Cats hosted the only spring tournament they competed in. The Superior Dome held ...